招生官揭秘如何决定文书风格

There is no such thing as "the perfect way to write a statement." There is only the one that is best for and fitting for you.There are some things the statement should not be:

Avoid the "what I did with my life" approach.

Avoid the "I've always wanted to be a " approach.

Avoid a catalog of achievements. This is only a list of what you have done, and tells nothing about you as a person. Normally, the statement is far more than a resume.

Avoid lecturing the reader. For example, you should not write a statement such as "Communication skills are important in this field." Any graduate admissions committee member knows that and is not trying to learn about the field from the applicant. Some statements do ask applicants about their understanding of the field.

These are some things the statement should do:

It should be objective, yet self-revelatory. Write directly and in a straightforward manner that tells about your experience and what it means to you. Do not use "academese." This is not a research paper for a professor.

It should form conclusions that explain the value and meaning of your experience, such as what you learned about yourself and your field, your future goals, and your career plans. Draw your conclusions from the evidence your life provides.

It should be specific. document your conclusions with specific instances, or draw your conclusions as the result of individual experience. See below a list of general words and phrases to avoid using without explanation.

It should be an example of careful persuasive writing. Career Center Counselors can help you determine if this is so by reviewing your draft statement.

It should get to the point early on and catch the attention of the reader.

It often should be limited in length, no more than two pages or less. In some instances it may be longer, depending on the school's instructions.

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